Things To Do and Places To Go in Brisbane Queensland Australia

Attractions in and around Brisbane

These are everyday attractions around Brisbane – the sort of things locals go to, or take their visiting friends and relatives to.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha – These are real Australian botanic gardens – great for gardeners and naturelovers but also good for taking overseas visitor to. Allow a lot of time because it is a huge space. You get amazing views across to the city and Moreton Bay from the lookout at the top of Mt Coot-tha.

Customs House make sure you walk out the river side when visiting this historic building.

Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Raven Street Reserve at McDowall, where a well appointed picnic ground connects with bikeways and trails and is floodlit after nightfall for summer evening barbeques. Information: 3353 3266 or 3403 5937.

Tours of Attractions in and around Brisbane

Brisbane City Sights and South Bank Day Trip from Gold Coast, Gold Coast
Lose yourself without getting lost in the incredible city of Brisbane. Jump on board a coach and enjoy full commentary on this tour including Kangaroo Point, Brisbane River, Story Bridge, Fortitude Valley/China Town, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha, King Street Square, Soutbank and 1.5 hours free time to explore Brisbane city center on your own. You will have time to hop on board the Brisbane River Cruise in your free time (own expense). see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

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Best of Brisbane Full-Day Sightseeing Tour, Brisbane or Gold Coast
Discover Brisbane’s historic city centre, river and wildlife on a full-day tour. You’ll tour Brisbane’s city-centre attractions by coach, take a cruise along the Brisbane River followed by a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane (own expense). See koalas and other Australian wildlife at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and enjoy Brisbane’s most iconic views from the Mt Coot-tha Lookout. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

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1.5-Hour Tour of Boggo Road Gaol in Brisbane, Brisbane City
The History of Boggo Road Gaol Tour tells of the dramatic escapes of the 1980s, infamous inmates, lifers, riots, roof top protests, the daily lives of prisoners, and the duties of officers. This 90-minute guided tour through the heritage-listed Number Two Division is child friendly and includes time to explore one of the original cell blocks. Visit the gatehouse, yards, the circle, and end with time to explore the F Wing cell block where prisoners staged a rooftop protest in 1988. See original prisoner cells and authentic 1980s prisoner graffiti.Ê This is a shared tour, limited to a group size of 40 people. see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Admission with Brisbane River Cruise, Brisbane
See AustraliaÕs amazing animals on a day trip to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary from Brisbane. Your river cruise takes you from the bustling waterfront of Southbank to the lush parklands of Lone Pine, with the chance to see iconic sights as you glide along the water. At the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary you can cuddle koalas, feed kangaroos, and watch platypus, sheepdogs and birds of prey in action. Animal lovers will not want to miss this experience! see more info and booking details from Viator (multiple currencies, select yours in top left of their pages)